Archive · 19 Jul 2026
FIR filed in Mira Road crane collapse death
A big crane fell from a tall building that was being built in Mira Road.
The crane hit a nearby house and sadly killed a young man named Muzammil Khokar.
The police think the people in charge of the building did not take enough safety steps.
They have filed a case against the contractor, sub-contractor, and safety engineer for not being careful enough.
A crane over 100 feet tall collapsed from the 11th floor of an under-construction building in Mira-Bhayandar, Thane.
The collapse killed Muzammil Khokar, a 21-year-old resident of the adjacent building.
An FIR was registered against the contractor, sub-contractor, safety engineer, and others for causing death by negligence.
The police found that necessary safety measures were not put in place at the construction site.
The incident occurred on Thursday, July 16, 2026.
- Who
- Muzammil Khokar (21), a resident of the adjacent building
- What
- A crane collapsed from the 11th floor of an under-construction building
- When
- Thursday, July 16, 2026
- Where
- Mira-Bhayandar area, Thane
- Why
- Alleged failure to put in place necessary safety measures at the construction site
Contractor and Sub-Contractor
Victim's Family
Responsibility for Safety Measures
Contractor and Sub-Contractor
The contractor and sub-contractor claim they followed standard safety protocols and that the incident was an unfortunate accident.
Victim's Family
The victim's family argues that the contractor and sub-contractor were negligent in ensuring safety measures, leading to the death of their loved one.
- Date of Incident
- Thursday, July 16, 2026
- Location
- Mira-Bhayandar area, Thane
- Victim's Name
- Muzammil Khokar
- Victim's Age
- 21
- Height of Crane
- Over 100 feet
- Floor of Collapse
- 11th floor
- Charges Filed
- Causing death by negligence